North West & Central news
Rail passengers between Preston and Bolton urged to plan their journeys as improvement work at Chorley begins
With under a week to go before major work starts to upgrade the railway in Chorley, passengers travelling between Preston and Bolton on evenings and at weekends are being urged to check before they travel and plan their journeys.
Rare railway opportunity for Wigan students
Students from Wigan are being offered a unique chance to forge a career in the rail industry.
Descendant of George Stephenson offers seal of approval for the Ordsall Chord
A relative of George Stephenson, who built the first public inter-city railway line in the world in Manchester, has given his backing to the Ordsall Chord.
Flying Scotsman fans urged to stay safe during famous loco visits
Fans of the famous Flying Scotsman steam locomotive are being urged to keep off the tracks and enjoy a safe day out when the recently renovated engine undertakes tours of Britain over the summer.
Lidlington people's views sought on railway crossing proposals
Residents and businesses at Lidlington in Bedfordshire are being invited to have their say on Network Rail’s railway upgrade plan.
Bolton and Salford residents invited to find out more about rail upgrade between Manchester and Preston
Network Rail is inviting local communities in Bolton and Salford to find out more about the work required to upgrade and electrify the line between Manchester and Preston via Bolton.
Railway through Oxenholme reopens following spring bank holiday work
Passengers travelling through Oxenholme in Cumbria will have a smoother, more reliable journey following a weekend of upgrade work by Network Rail's orange army.
Railway volunteers help Friends of Guide Bridge Memorial Garden
Volunteers from Network Rail, Northern and Carillion joined the Friends of Guide Bridge this week to help lay the foundations for their Memorial Garden project.
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